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Mordovia leads Russia in the number of certified industrial tourism sites
Four sites in Mordovia have passed certification according to industrial tourism standards. The «Biokhimik» enterprise, the «Kemlya Distillery» winery, Ogarev Mordovia State University, and the tourism company «KRAY ZEMLEI. TOURISM» have received certificates from Roskachestvo. «Enterprises in Mordovia are among the first in the country to complete this procedure, which demonstrates the region’s serious approach to developing the tourism industry», emphasised Alexandra Shershneva, head of the Roskachestvo‑Tourism certification body.
The Head of Mordovia met with regional Business Ombudsman Elena Yurchenkova
On March 23, the Head of Mordovia, Artyom Zdunov, held a meeting with Elena Yurchenkova, Commissioner for the Protection of Entrepreneurs' Rights in the Republic of Moldova. The Business Ombudsman reported on her work over the past five years. During this period, the investment climate in the region has significantly improved, and an open dialogue between business and government has been established. As a result, the number of people employed in small and medium-sized enterprises has increased by a third. And the number of complaints from businesses is steadily decreasing. As noted by Elena Yurchenkova, the main part of the appeals is related to issues related to land and property relations.
To the attention of manufacturers and suppliers of agricultural products
Applications are being accepted for a subsidy that compensates for the costs of transporting agricultural products to the final buyer. You can submit an application until August 1, 2026 (until 18:00 Moscow time). For individual consultations, please contact us by phone: 8-800-101-90-13.
On March 17, the Head of Mordovia, Artyom Zdunov, held a working meeting with Alexander Gavrilov, General Director of Rosseti Volga, at the House of the Republic. The meeting focused on the results of the autumn-winter period, preparations for the flood season, and the implementation of investment projects aimed at improving the reliability of electricity supply to consumers.
Applications for subsidies for the development of tourism infrastructure are being accepted in Mordovia. You can submit documents from March 15 to April 11, 2026 through the Electronic Budget system. The selection of projects includes several stages: preliminary evaluation of applications, open defense before the competition committee, and determination of the winners. The funds are expected to be disbursed in May 2026. The projects must be completed by November 30, 2026.
Artem Zdunov and Igor Komarov discussed the results of Mordovia's socioeconomic development
On March 11, Igor Komarov, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Russia in the Volga Federal District, and Artyom Zdunov, Head of the Republic of Mordovia, Secretary of the Mordovian regional branch of the United Russia Party, held a working meeting at the House of the Republic. The results of the socio-economic development of the republic were discussed. In particular, they discussed the issues of developing investment attractiveness, increasing the tax base and the region's own income.
Applications for preferential lending from Vysokotekh are being accepted
The program was developed by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia and the SME Corporation to support small technology companies (STCs). Funding is provided for investment purposes and to replenish working capital. Applications are accepted on the digital platform of SME.RF. Lending is carried out by the SME Bank.
The head of Mordovia held a number of working meetings in Minsk
On March 6, the Head of Mordovia, Artyom Zdunov, arrived in the Republic of Belarus on a working trip. The head of Mordovia held a number of working meetings in Minsk. The Republic of Belarus is one of the largest trading partners of Mordovia. More than 60 enterprises of Mordovia maintain trade and economic relations with Belarus. The republic buys a lot of agricultural, construction and road equipment from Belarusian manufacturers, and supplies products manufactured at enterprises in the region.
Applications for reimbursement of transportation costs for industrial products are being accepted
The program is focused on supporting manufacturers of civilian goods. A portion of the actual logistics costs incurred between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, will be compensated. Applications are sent through the My Export digital platform. Admission deadline is March 23, 2026.
Mordovian business attracted 1.34 billion rubles in priority sectors in 2025
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Entrepreneurship of Mordovia, together with the My Business Center and the Guarantee Fund of Mordovia, as part of the implementation of the national project "Efficient and Competitive Economy", summed up the work of the National Guarantee System in 2025. The region's entrepreneurs working in priority areas - manufacturing, tourism, science, information technology, and communications - actively use government support tools. According to the results of last year, the volume of attracted financing using the mechanisms of the National Guarantee System amounted to 1.34 billion rubles. This is 19.6% higher than in 2024 (1.12 billion rubles).
TOP Ruzaevka summed up the results of its work for 2025
The territory of advanced socio-economic development Ruzaevka, established in 2017, continues to show steady growth. By the end of 2025, the total revenue of 16 resident enterprises exceeded 5.2 billion rubles. The volume of investments in fixed assets amounted to 2.8 billion rubles. To date, more than 1,700 residents of Mordovia are employed in the production facilities located in the TOP. Last year alone, 421 new jobs were created. In total, since the foundation of the site, the total investment has reached 11 billion rubles.
New tax incentives for businesses to be established in Mordovia
On February 25, the State Assembly of the Republic of Mordovia supported a draft law on tax preferences for entrepreneurs applying the simplified taxation System (STS). The benefits will be available if certain conditions are met.